LaPorte County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee June 18, 2026

The LaPorte County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee met on June 18, 2026, to discuss various operational and procurement-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval to proceed with developing a charitable trust foundation to support the animal shelter, which would facilitate fundraising and financial management for shelter needs. The committee also approved accepting donated labor and supplies from a local company, Alexandria Moulding, to assist with shelter grounds upkeep and kennel improvements. Additionally, the committee discussed the need to replace or retrofit aging work trucks used for animal transport, with plans to develop a replacement strategy involving collaboration between committee members and shelter staff. Other topics included updates on shelter statistics, staffing, ordinance recommendations for trap-neuter-return programs, and upcoming public outreach events. A motion to extend a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to shelter operations was also approved until September 30, 2026.